It’s OK not to feel like writing right now.

A brief pep talk about creative/writer's block:

Date published: August 6, 2026

If I were to describe writer’s block to someone, I would envision a wall.

A huge wall, unending on both ends, with its towering concrete form looking down on its victim with condescending judgment and mockery. Thick in substance, it hinders the ability to foresee a spark of insight. Standing indomitable, persisting in the order of silence, a gray gloom lingers over my head like a cloud. A maleficent force that leaves no room for possibilities, and pesters you with that mocking face of confusion.

Source: https://theparentcue.org/be-okay-with-saying-i-dont-know/

See the image above? Something like this, but imagine with that wall. That’s how I imagine the biggest antagonist in every writer’s colorful development. And I would admit that’s exactly what I’m experiencing while writing this piece.

There are some days when writing feels like a spontaneous night ride on a highway — fast and freeing, brain running with so many words that itch to fall into each block of paragraphs. But there are other days when I end up with the wall. And I sit there, staring, defeated with the lack of ardor for my creativity.

A writer who can’t write at all — quite the irony.

Writing is a skill that not everyone can polish with the greatest mastery. Moreover, there are different levels and forms to its potential. One can create a wonderful poem but struggle with a short story. Others thrive with technical topics rather than creative writing. Although writing provides a vast branch of opportunities to awaken the artist in someone, its Odyssey of trials and triumph may not be just for anyone who holds a pen and paper.

But I’ll also tell you that it’s completely normal. It’s wholeheartedly okay to not feel like writing all the time. Although there’s nothing wrong with grinding as much content as you can handle; if you can accomplish such a feat, that’s wonderful! But once it becomes strenuous and a lingering pressure coerces you to grab anything out of your brain, then that’s where you might have to consider pausing for a short while.

Writing in the digital age offers diverse platforms for writers to gather and express their creative (and maybe even unhinged) ideas on any topic available. It is a free realm for writers to share whatever is on their minds, and find other like-minded people that resonate with their perspectives. It almost seems wholesome in a way, which can be partially true.

But we can’t ignore that certain aspects of these platforms can create a competitive environment, turning that creative outlet into something that strives for numbers instead of meaningful connections.

Writing, in general, is a different experience for all users. We aspire for the same objective, which is to write and post. But our intentions, ideas, approaches, and pace all resonate with our inner world and how much we nourish each bud of brilliance. So when forced to pluck the premature roots of epiphany, it withers into this stagnant piece of mundanity that you’ll eventually discard because it either sounds unsubstantial or just straight-up stupid.

But it’s not your fault for getting into this state. We all somehow meet our dead ends.

So my greatest advice for you is to rest. Yes. You need to stop squeezing the drought in your brain in hopes of water,

and wait for the rain to arrive, in its time.

In some ways, the things we spent hours looking for eventually reappear when we least expect it. And that most especially includes writing.

Even creative minds need some time away from their artistry, just so that they can obtain a new perspective to add to their progress. A writer’s journey requires a lot of patience, for your mind and the ideas you plan to manifest. I mean, how can you work with a concrete wall that offers no vision of what’s ahead of you?

So the next time you think about pulling your hair, cursing endlessly, and overthinking yourself to death because you can’t get a sentence out there, step away and renew yourself. Even if it means going outside to get some fresh air, sometimes we need some diversion to notice concepts from a new perspective.

Don’t beat yourself up over a small detour. Who knows? You probably might need that.